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Netflix: What’s on the menu?

    Have you noticed that Netflix is streaming more shows about food? So what is on the menu? Here are some current and past shows streaming on Netflix.

    KFC Canada introduces Waffle Double Down sandwich

      I am speechless. KFC Canada is introducing the Double-Down sandwich with a golden Belgian waffle nestled between two pieces of fried chicken at participating restaurants. Nothing screams Canada more by adding maple aioli sauce to this monstrosity. I think it is a good time to do some cross-border shopping.

      Fully functional chocolate Rubik’s Cube that you eat

        Bored of getting the usual chocolate Easter bunny? British puzzle-maker, Tony Fisher, has created a chocolate cube that will keep you busy for a while. If you give up solving the Rubik’s Cube you can eat it. Let’s see Tony solve this puzzle on a hot day in the middle of July.

        States with the most and least fast-food restaurants per capita

          Here is a map showing a regional breakdown of fast-food restaurants per capita. A more complex analysis can be found at Datafiniti.
          “Southern states have the highest fast food count per capita. The top spot goes to Alabama at 6.3 restaurants per 10K residents. The only non-southern states in the top ten are Nebraska at 5.4 and Indiana at 5.0, both in the Central region. As for the states with the fewest fast-food restaurants per capita, most are from the Eastern region with Vermont having the fewest fast-food restaurants per capita at 1.9 per 10K residents. Mississippi made a surprise appearance with just 2.1 fast food restaurants per 10K residents.”

          Target release Unicorn Magic ice-cream

            Let me the first to tell you that unicorns do not exist. Especially those with a rainbow mane. However, Unicorn Magic ice-cream does exist at Target stores. I am suspending my disbelief. I know it’s just ice cream but it has a unicorn on the package. It must be real. Right?

            Pop goes the world: Kathy Kaye Popcorn Balls and Caramel Cobs are a hit

              There is nothing like watching a baseball game with a popcorn ball in your hand. Kathy Kaye Foods makes popcorn balls just the way grandma used to make for her grandchildren. These amazing treats are made with love. They are introducing a new line of treats called Caramel Cobs. Kathy Kaye products can be enjoyed by everybody for every occasion. The make seasonal products, be sure to munch on Easter Caramel Cobs. I rather eat a soft caramel popcorn that melts in your mouth with delightful satisfaction than nibble on a chocolate bunny ear. Kids will love the Kathy Kaye Foods line of products, so will the kids at heart.

              Who invented peanut butter?

                Contrary to popular belief, George Washington Carver did not invent peanut butter. Believe it or not, peanut butter was patented in Montreal in 1884 by Marcellus Gilmore Edson. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter?

                Deep freeze: 13 foods you should not freeze

                  Freezing food is a great way to save money but not all foods take well to the freezer. The cold can at most times ruin the flavor of many foods. Here is a list of common foods you should not freeze.

                  After heart attack Kevin Smith turns to Just Sides to lose 20 pounds

                    Kevin Smith suffered a heart attack 13 days ago. His doctor told him he had to lose 50 pounds. He already lost 20 pounds by turning to @RayCronise and his program at http://justsides.com. One man’s loss is another man’s gain. Kevin Smith is praising the benefits of Ray Cronise’s Just Sides program.

                    Cool Whip Oreo?

                      Introducing the marriage of Cool Whip and Oreo. Did I just die and go to heaven? Cool Whip Mix-Ins are the perfect blend of decadence for dessert lovers. Seems Oreos just goes with about everything.

                      Serial peanut butter cereal mixes

                        You heard of cereal with peanut butter flavor. How about peanut butter with cereal? Now you can buy peanut butter with such flavors as fruity crisps, cocoa puffed rice and cinnamon crisps. The Peanut Principle!, a New York, company wants you to think outside the box and put cereal in a jar with peanut butter. It’s like having two meals at the same time. Cereal with a sandwich.

                        The last straw: Taiwan plans to ban straws

                          Taiwan is home to some of the coolest drinks such as fresh fruit juices, soy milk, and smoothies. However, they are having a problem with plastic straws. The straws end up in the waterways, wildlife and mix with Taiwan’s food supply. The country’s most popular export is boba or bubble tea and without a straw, it renders the novelty useless. You need a straw to drink boba. Taiwan plans to have plastic straws and cups banned by 2030. Plastic straws are now outlawed in parts of Florida. Calfornia wants to take the ban statewide. The eyes of the world are looking for a biodegradable-straw solution.

                          Top ten list of best french fries

                            The editors of Foodbeast.com compiled together their top 10 list of the best french fries from the main fast food chains.
                            10. KFC’s potato wedges.
                            9. Taco Bell’s seasoned fries.
                            8. Five Guys’ Cajun fries.
                            7. Del Taco’s crinkle cut fries.
                            6. Popeyes fries with Cajun seasoning.
                            5. Wendy’s French fries.
                            4. Shake Shack’s crinkle cut fries.
                            3. Arby’s curly fries.
                            2. Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries.
                            1. McDonald’s fries.

                            The Shape of Water: Is New York Water Really The Secret To The Best Bagels and Pizza

                              New York WaterMaker, a New Jersey company unveiled a water-filtration system at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. It promises to improve any out-of-town restaurant’s pizza and bagels to taste just like the New York style food. The company feels that the secret to a good New York pizza and bagel is in their tap water. Now you can have water that mimics New York’s tap water. Paul Errigo, chief executive of New York WaterMaker says his filtration system will cost $2,890-a-year. Errigo plans to offer businesses 10-year leases — and ship new filters every six months.